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TRIUMF is one of the world’s leading subatomic physics laboratories. It brings together dedicated physicists and interdisciplinary talent, sophisticated technical resources, and commercial partners in a way that has established the laboratory as a global model of success. Its large user community is composed of international teams of scientists, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate and undergraduate students. The advances ensuing from TRIUMF’s research will enhance the health and quality of life of millions of Canadians, launch new high-tech companies, create new high specificity drugs, help us to understand the environment, enable the development of new materials, and spur the imaginations of our children who want to know their place in the universe.

Is Canada’s particle accelerator laboratory. It is staffed by dedicated people who can provide the scientific, engineering, and administrative support necessary to meet the challenges of its broad experimental program.

Located in Vancouver, Canada, TRIUMF is a national centre owned and operated as a joint venture by a consortium of universities. Operations are supported by the Government of Canada via a contribution through the National Research Council. The Government of British Columbia provides additional support for building infrastructure.

Serves the Canadian particle and nuclear physics, molecular and materials science, and nuclear medicine communities with world-leading facilities. TRIUMF also provides scientific and engineering leadership and support for the Canadian community to be valued partners at high-profile scientific experiments in other leading laboratories around the world.

Is at the vanguard of scientific innovation and discovery and is committed to transferring advanced technical developments and skills to the Canadian commercial sector.

Is a natural magnet for young minds (and the not so young). Numerous programs, designed specifically for young people, students, teachers, and the general public, ensure that as many as possible benefit from the scientific program and excitement that exists within Canada’s premier national laboratory.

Has launched a plan for its activities to the year 2020. TRIUMF’s Five-Year Plan 2015–2020 is an innovative and ambitious plan that will ensure Canada remains scientifically and economically competitive in the 21st century.

Will increase the economic, health, educational, and social benefits to Canadians by transferring knowledge, training highly qualified personnel, and commercializing research.